SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: Read the manual before using this power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instrucons may result in electric shock, re and/
or serious injury. Aer reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Do not expose the machine to rain.
Risk of ying objects or
debris.
Keep bystanders away when
using the machine.
Cauon: The blade connues to
rotate for a few seconds even aer
the power tool has been switched
o.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear hearing protecon.
Do not store the power tool and baery
at an ambient temperature of more
than 45°C. Protect the power tool and
the baery from direct sunlight.
Do not throw the baery into water.
Protect it from water and moisture.
Do not throw the baery
into re.
The guaranteed sound
emission level is 96 dB (A).
• Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilies, or persons unfamiliar with these instrucons to use the machine.
• Do not allow children to play with the machine. Children should not be allowed to clean or maintain this device.
• The power tool must be kept out of reach of children.
• Store the instrucon manual in a locaon accessible to all users of the power tool and always include the instrucon manual when passing it on to other
users.
• Instruct inexperienced persons on the safe use of this power tool.
• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for harm caused to other people or their property.
• Stop the machine immediately if you are approached.
• Before operang the machine, make sure to wear protecve footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Avoid wearing loose ng clothes, jewellery and es.
• Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• Always inspect the tool before use, and in case the machine is dropped or hits a hard object, check for sign of wear or damage and repair as necessary,
especially the parts of the cung head.
• Check the tool regularly for loose fasteners, damaged parts, such as cracks in the cung aachment.
• Ensure that the air vents are unobstructed.
• Keep the power cord and extension cords away from cung parts.
• Wear eye protecon, protecve clothing and protecve & non-slip shoes at all mes while operang the machine.
• Avoid using the machine under rainy condions.
• Use the machine only in daylight or if the working area is suciently lit by an arcial light.
• Switch on the power tool only when the hands and feet are away from the cung parts.
• Always turn o the power tool, remove the baery and wait unl the blade has come to a complete stop:
1) Whenever the machine is le unaended.
2) Before clearing a blockage on the cung parts.
3) Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
4) Aer the power tool has hit a hard object.
5) Whenever the machine starts vibrang abnormally.
• Ensure that your feet and hands are at a safe distance from the cung parts.
• Always ensure that the venlaon openings are kept clear of debris.
• Do not run while operang the machine.
• If the machine breaks down, stop the machine. It must be repaired by the manufacturer or their service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
• Never operate the machine if you are red, ill or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep the cung head below waist level. Always cut from le to right so that debris is thrown away from you.
• The operator must take a break and change working posion aer working for a long period of me.
• Never replace the non-metallic cung part with one that made of metal.
• Warning: Only touch the moving parts if the machine has been turned o and the moving parts of the power tool have come to a complete stop.
• Warning: There is always a risk of kickback when working with electric brush cuers if the cung head comes into contact with a hard object. Kickback will
cause the sudden stalling of the cung head, which in turn results in the cung head being forced in the opposite direcon to the rotaon of the cung
blade. Ensure that you retain a rm grip on the handle with both hands at all mes, pay aenon to the working area to ensure that the cung blade will
not come into contact with hard objects and maintain a rm stance to avoid injury due to kickback.
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